Second-year player Ethan Hughes will play his second game of AFL football for Freo against the GWS Giants on Saturday night.
Hughes made his debut against Port Adelaide in round 23 last season, and impressed with 22 disposals.
Having only started playing at the age of 15, the 187cm defender was a relative late comer to Australian football, and his previous athletic endeavours included hockey and motocross racing.
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Here’s what some of the Freo coaches have had to say about Ethan Hughes:
Ross Lyon – Senior Coach
“He’s a big boy, he runs really well, and he’s competitive. Played against Port Adelaide and acquitted himself well.”
Roger Hayden – Development Coach
“He spent some time through the midfield in the summer and has really improved his physical capabilities. He improved his size and strength in the off-season, which is an asset to an already versatile player.”
Peter Sumich – Senior Development/Assistant Coach
WAFL Watch: Rd 7 v Perth - “Played across halfback and was solid. He worked off his man at times and took some good marks and managed to kick a goal while playing as a running defender.”
ETHAN HUGHES Q & A
Nickname: Duza
What was your best holiday: I haven’t been many places, but I always have a good time in Bali
Best piece of advice your mother gave you: Do as I say not as I do
If you weren’t a footballer, what would you like to be: Anything but a tradie
Do you have a saying or motto that you live your life by: If I can’t win, I don’t play
If you could ask someone to be your mentor, who would it be: No one
Morning or evening person, why: Morning, I like to get up at the break of dawn and head to the beach
Favourite timeslot to play in, why: Lunchtime or early afternoon, I just like playing during the day
Favourite footy journalist: I don’t have one
Favourite TV caller/commentator: Bruce McAvaney
Worst injury: Torn calf muscle
How many text messages do you send a day: 20
Three phone apps you can’t live without: Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat
Favourite Twitter account you follow: I don’t have one
Most embarrassing song in your iTunes: The Fox – Ylvis
Best concert you’ve been to: Drake
Where did you holiday after last season: Bali
Favourite sport other than football: Basketball
What sport would you like to compete in at the 2016 Olympics: 100m sprint because it’s the main event and I wish I was faster
Can you change a spare tyre: Yes
Do you iron your own shirts: Yes
Favourite restaurant: Little Lefroys on South Terrace
Do you believe in UFOs: No
What three items would you take to a desert island: Food, water and a boat
Any special hobbies or interests: Water skiing
Three famous people you would like to meet: Mark Zuckerberg, Nick Woodman and Leonardo DiCaprio
What do you have that is of great value to you, but no one else: My family
